Isle of Dogs: A canine adventure through Britain
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Every dog must have his day.
Dogs are never just pets. Not for the British. We love them as members of the family. They work with us, sleep with us, eat with us, help us live our daily lives and come on holiday with us. Some parents will freely admit to enjoying the company of their dogs more than their children while many couples would choose the dog over their partner. So what is it that makes our bond so special?
In this fascinating adventure across Britain, Clare Balding explores the many roles dogs fulfil and the history of how they became such an intrinsic part of our lives. She talks to people whose everyday survival depends on their dog, those whose experience of life has been transformed by them and what dogs have meant to her.
From the mysteries of extinct breeds to the ancient dogs still thriving today, she journeys from Battersea to the Orkney Islands via Buckingham Palace to tell a moving and humorous tale of loyalty and partnership. Isle of Dogs is an unmissable read for anyone whose life has been transformed by a faithful hound.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Ebury Press (12 Oct. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 152919539X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529195392 |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 2.9 x 24 cm |
by Maggie
a very good read. present for friend
by frederick
A joyous read. Clare’s humour and love for dogs shines through together with her expert knowledge. And Alice’s Arnold’s contribution is a great addition!
by Karen Gregor
What a wonderful book. The perfect present for any dog lover (which is why I bought it) It’s written from a place of true love for, and understanding of, our canine pals. It’s jam-packed full of great facts, stories and interviews about lots of different breeds. Also joyful, and surprising, is that Clare’s wife Alice features a lot (she’s even written her own chapter) and you get a lovely insight into their relationship.
by Alan Pooles
It was ok but covered several areas none of which was covered in great depth. An east but not particularly memorable read.
by Karen Gregor
For all dog lovers, amazing heart warming read about how fantastic our dogs are for our health and well being
A lovely Christmas gift for any age ,
by Amazon Customer
Nice gift for dog lovers
by Amazon Customer
Purchased and given as a present, the recipient confirmed a thoroughly enjoyable read
by pennie
An absolutely delightful read